Swimmers Amanda Lim and Joseph Schooling, and Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam.
SINGAPORE — Swimmers Joseph Schooling and Amanda Lim have brought glory to Singapore and Singaporeans remember them for what they have done, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam on Wednesday . “I am sure Singaporeans will be gracious…and give them our support and backing," said Shanmugam, without specifying further the context for his comments in a Facebook post.
On Tuesday, the authorities revealed that Schooling and Lim have been investigated by the Central Narcotics Bureau for possible offences related to the consumption of cannabis duringIn the case of Schooling, the Ministry of Defence and the Singapore Armed Forces will assess and take the appropriate measures, given that he is currently undergoing National Service.“Both Schooling and Amanda have been treated in the same way how others have been treated,” Shanmugam said.
"We have taught future generations that it’s okay to make mistakes, to own up, but you will have to take responsibility and more importantly, fix it."